India’s first of its kind book – 'Election Atlas of India' – Launched
Spread across 432-plus pages in A-3 format, the Atlas unravels statistics behind Parliamentary Elections from the first Lok Sabha (1952) to the 16th LS (2014) – duly updated for the October 2017 bye-elections – using thematic maps, graphs, charts and tonnes of data.
- (1888PressRelease) January 09, 2018 - Datanet India – Depicts the journey of progression of Parliamentary Elections since Independence in the context of the changing socio-political and demographic scenario.
India’s premier IT-enabled organization disseminating socio-economic and electoral statistical data – today released its book titled, Election Atlas of India, at the World Book Fair in New Delhi. Carrying a Foreword by Dr Nasim Zaidi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India, the book is edited and published by Dr R K Thukral, Director – Datanet India.
In the Foreword, Dr Nasim Zaidi, former Chief Election Commissioner of India notes: “The Atlas uses statistical data collected and collated at various levels about electors, candidates, gender and marginalized sections in terms of electoral participation and many other consequential factors related to elections. These new parameters and aspects are depicted in the form of impressive graphs, charts and thematic maps based on GIS technology with tremendous clarity. The Atlas also highlights historical data about bye-elections in Parliamentary Constituencies and alteration in constituencies following the delimitations and also during the reorganization of states. On reading the Atlas, I also noted that it… has many interesting stories built around one common thread of electoral participation, narrated in the form of data and information. These thematic stories will be edifying to stakeholders and provide an in-depth insight to readers into the evolution of the Indian electoral system… The editor has rightly given explanatory notes and disclaimer at the end of the compilation.”
Revealing select highlights, book Editor Dr R K Thukral noted that India’s electorate is larger than the combined populations of the US and Western Europe. This Atlas is a historical Parliamentary Election reference book on electoral features and election results of all Parliamentary Constituencies from the first General Election till date. The systematic and chronological presentation of information (1952 to 2014) through thematic maps, supported with data and information obtained from authentic sources, offer a realistic picture of India’s electoral system. Rigorously mapping every village and town, the demographic features of Parliamentary Constituencies in the Atlas are outlined as per the latest 2008 delimitation.
Moreover, interesting information is presented via graphs and charts to highlight the historical overview of elections, while certain terms have been coined to make the analysis more understandable, such as polarity of parties, socio-religious dominance, combined national and state parties’ vote distribution, etc. Historical data about bye-elections and alteration in Parliamentary Constituencies have been added, making this Atlas a treasure trove collection.
As a useful information resource, the Election Atlas of India will be a ready reckoner for politicians as well as academicians, researchers, political scientists, media professionals, democracy advocates and election functionaries who will find this Atlas an indispensable reference book on India’s General Elections.
Concluded Datanet India Director Dr Thukral: “Datanet India was established in February 2000 to render services in the socio-economic information domain. It is unmatched in providing secondary-level socio-economic and electoral statistical information about India, its states, regions, districts and electoral constituencies to the global research fraternity since the past 17 years through its 700-plus websites and more than 3,000 publications. Datanet India’s flagship websites are Indiastat.com, DistrictsofIndia.com, ElectionsinIndia.com and Datanetindia-ebooks.com. ElectionsinIndia.com offers geospatial analysis of election results at the town, village and booth level through the help of GIS maps.”
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